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Forum: Search Engine Optimization 14th March 2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 663
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: want to increace page rank

It's been said a million times, but content is key. Spend the time to create truly remarkable, helpful, engaging, share-worthy content. Promote the content. Cutting corners isn't the long-term...
Forum: Offline Marketing 22nd December 2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 859
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Optimizing a Real Estate Website

There's some good advice here that I wouldn't have thought of myself. If I was personally looking for a listing agent, I would most likely search the basics like: city + realtor, city + real estate,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 16th December 2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,264
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Anybody feel like giving up...

I wouldn't say "giving up" is the appropriate term. Throwing in the towel is different than changing course a bit. Step back, give yourself a chance to take a fresh perspective on an old situation,...
Forum: Mind Warriors 16th December 2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,055
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: How Do You KNOW When You're Successful?

To me, success isn't something that can be measured. Rather, it's a feeling. To me, when I can rest at night and my mind's peace, without the nagging feelings of regret...to me, that's success.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th September 2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,018
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: On Page Optimization #8 To #4

I find it's a good idea to go back to existing content once the dust settles a bit and your rankings flatten out. I consider this my baseline of sorts. At that point, you have an even clearer...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd September 2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,238
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Facebook Changes Affecting Your Pages? What can we do??

I'm supposed to give a presentation in a week to a group of real estate agents on Facebook strategies. Hopefully my suggestions won't be obsolete in a week!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd September 2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 931
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Forum Signatures

It depends on your goals, and which forum. Typically, I direct them to a targeted web page.
Forum: Offline Marketing 23rd September 2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,302
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Are you nervous, concerned, or anxious about cold calling or approaching?

Really well said Rocket Media. Cold calling sometimes feels like it's not working, but when you match up the close rate percentages compared to some alternative methods, it really does work. Thick...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 23rd September 2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: On Page SEO Optimization ( tricky question)

I would opt for optimizing for both on the same page. Historically, if I rank well for one phrase, I rank well for the reverse phrase as well. When link building, mix up your anchor text to target...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd September 2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 754
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Interview on Monday - Need your suggestions!

Be confident, but don't fake confidence. You know you're talented, so have trust in that.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 22nd September 2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,374
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Is blog commenting effective in 2011 seo?

I have two new sites that I had no backlinks. Once their rankings settled a bit, I began building some backlinks from blogs from relevant blogs with authority. With no other backlinks other than...
Forum: Mind Warriors 22nd September 2011, 08:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,127
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Is is more important for you to be respected or liked?

I, personally, wouldn't want one without the other. Yes, you can be respected, but not liked...but what's the fun in that? And there are many people who are liked, yet not respected.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 22nd September 2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,252
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Actual PR8 backlink

It might be more likely to discover Big Foot.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 19th September 2011, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 690
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Building Links to New Sites

Ease into it. If you can get high-quality links (not spammy), you should be A-OK.
Forum: Mind Warriors 14th September 2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,862
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: The true meaning of FEAR...

Fear is the source of one's greatest accomplishment.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 14th September 2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 416
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Did you go to college?

I too went to college, but despite my great experience, I can't say that much of what I learned translates to what I do now. I still wouldn't trade the experience.
Forum: Mind Warriors 12th September 2011, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 981
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Do You Have "Information Overload"?

Best advice I've read all week! It's hard to accept that trying to learn to much can be a person's biggest obstacle/distraction. I know I've spent days reading to exhaustion, only to find myself at...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 952
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Is Internet Maketing Getting Harder?

The harder it gets, the better it gets. I, personally, don't want it to be so easy that specializing in it becomes a lost art.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th September 2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,502
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Do you have your daily to-do list / project management system?

I leave myself messages during my commute. My drive time is my "quiet time" and this is when I am better able to see the big picture. I collect my thoughts, and call and leave myself a message of...
Forum: Offline Marketing 8th September 2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,300
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Cold Calling

It works. Be prepared to hear a lot of rejection though. It's a numbers game, and if you can get a firm grasp on the numbers, it will really help. Once you determine, for example, how many "sales"...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th September 2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 4,042
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Favorite exercise.

I completely agree HollyStar! ...and it's much cheaper than a gym membership!
Forum: Mind Warriors 7th September 2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 964
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: What Role Does Encouragement Play in Your Life?

At the end of the day, it's more about appreciation than approval. It's rewarding when your efforts make an impact...and right or wrong...it's even more motivating when that impact is acknowledged...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 30th August 2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,184
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Twitter vs Facebook for traffic?

I think Twitter is better for new, unaffiliated traffic, whereas Facebook is more targeted...and useful for maintaining brand loyalty.
Forum: Copywriting 29th August 2011, 08:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 797
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Do crazy headlines really work?

Sadly enough, they do work...depending on who you are targeting. It truly depends on your audience and what motivates them. There is a large segment of people who internally filter outlandish...
Forum: Mind Warriors 29th August 2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,183
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Your Definition of "Success"?

Success, to me, is when you can you can reflect on your life and simply smile and appreciate it.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 26th August 2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 860
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: SEO Vs. Adwords

SEO is like building and owning your own home, compared to simply renting. PPC has its role, for sure, but I alway, always, always opt for SEO when it's a realistic option. A smart Adwords campaign...
Forum: Mind Warriors 26th August 2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,841
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: It is useless writing down goals

Writing it down just helps some people hold themselves accountable. If you are a person that has the burning fire and discipline already built-in...that's great. I personally don't write goals down...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 12th July 2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,048
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: BackLink Building?

Okay...a related question, sort of. I'm working on a contact lens website that wants to rank well for a myriad of phrases (30 to 50 phrases) ranging from the specific brands they offer to the...
Forum: Mind Warriors 11th July 2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,652
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: How to Stop Wasting Time at Work

Whenever I feel like I'm making the most efficient use of my time....I remind myself that I'm not. Thanks for your tips and reminders. I couldn't agree more about the importance of FOCUS. If you...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th July 2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,383
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Can you be hurt by the Links pointing to your site? Maybe after all??

Your last line might just say all there is to say...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 5th July 2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 785
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Need some tips for blog commenting

Jonathan is right about responding to or adding to other comments. It's effective. Although, I'm not an advocate of "instead of reading the article." To me, a quality backlink is well worth the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,471
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Justin Timberlake buys MySpace.com for 35 mil $ ?!

Hey, if they they can make it relevant and find a niche...100 Million users is not a bad starting point.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 750
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: About article marketing and all the conflicting advice . . .

If you find a how-to guide that no one disputes, definitely let me know. I'm relatively new to the whole process and I've been consuming, sorting and filtering all the advice out there. Ultimately,...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 30th June 2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Help !!! Linkbuilding Confused

Any time you build up each individual page, the better. Diversification is key though. In my experience, it's still valuable to get a link to different pages on a site from the same domain, but it...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 30th June 2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 632
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Simpsons or Family Guy?

Definitely Family Guy.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 30th June 2011, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 600
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: How To Get Traffic With Article Marketing If You're Not Doing It For Backlinks?

Well said. ^^^

Take the time to write quality, useful and engaging information that real people want to read. People are busy, so the old fashion "hook 'em with the title" strategy comes into...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th June 2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 979
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: I have found my 'thing'

It's rewarding to be able to write about what you are passionate about...or simply "do" what you're passionate about. At least, that's what I've heard....maybe one day I'll be able to speak from...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th June 2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 752
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: HIGH bounce rate?!?!?

I agree. Try this approach instead of reinventing the wheel and see if it helps. A few lines of teaser copy can make a significant difference. Good luck.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 23rd June 2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 559
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Google 1st page question

I've never had that problem. That is strange. I agree about linking more to your homepage. Ultimately, it's going to list the most "relevant" page, so be sure your homepage is the most relevant...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 16th June 2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 733
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Weird google search results.

I see your site listed 11th overall.
Forum: Website Design 15th June 2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 840
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: SEO Moz

My thought exactly. What's the issue(s)?
Forum: Mind Warriors 15th June 2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3,690
Views: 127,658
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Inspirational Quotes ... Post Yours!

Ya gotta get up to get down.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2011, 08:19 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,768
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Customer drops SEO service...how to undo the links I created?

Wow! Just....wow. I can't really add more than what has already been said. All you should do is try to explain the benefits on ongoing SEO, and that a page 1 ranking isn't a definite thing without...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,669
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Starting to see a pattern

Your signature "link" gave me a good laugh. I needed that after today...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 15th June 2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 961
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Google Playing Again?

A few of mine have seen a significant jump this past week, but I'm waiting for reality to slap me in the face again soon.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 15th June 2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,191
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: What article directories should we focus on to get traffic

I look at any traffic generated from article directories as a bonus. I most see traffic from EZA, and it's improved as I've gotten better at utilizing the resource box. Give people a reason to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th June 2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 1,690
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Which famous people have you met?

I once urinated next to Harry Carey at Wrigley. Literally.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 15th June 2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,722
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: How to check the number of backlinks?

Yahoo site explorer gets the job done.
Forum: Mind Warriors 15th June 2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,903
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: P90X and IM

I completely agree with you about Crossfit. It's intense, but it's a great option for those that don't have much time. I sprinkle them in (a couple a week), to go along w/ my regular workouts. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th June 2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 978
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: How do you manage multiple accounts

I use KeyPass. Great way to keep things organized and protected.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 14th June 2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,237
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: How Accurate is the Adwords Tool for Monthly Searches Estimation?

I think the exact search estimates are fairly reliable, but figure a 1st ranking is going to result in anywhere between 15-45% CTR. Several variable come into play such as how narrow the niche is,...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 14th June 2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,947
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Best article directories for backlinks?

I always start w/ EZA, then move on to others. Maybe that's wrong, but that's my process.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 14th June 2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 880
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Best Advice Your Father Gave You?

For me, it wasn't what he said, but it was what he did. Courage, determination and compassion. He's a great, great man.
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 14th June 2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,778
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: My SEO result after 1st week on .info domain

It's still early on, but for a competitive niche like that, it has to feel good. Have a strategy, stick to it, and keep chipping away. Get it!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th June 2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 955
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: To Outsource or Not?

I'm struggling with this same decision. I'm the lone ranger SEO at my company...and our SEO services are really taking off. The problem is, the more clients we bring in, the more work there is to...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 14th June 2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 512
Posted By Tuffy22
Re: Question about SEOing URL's

While blue shirt, red shirt, green shirt might not be your targeted phrases, they surely offer more traffic potential than shirt1, shirt2, shirt3.
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